Swift poll: What are your top 3 rifles in Way of the Hunter?
Hello, fellow hunters!
We would like to know about your top three preferred rifles for hunting in Way of the Hunter. Don't overthink it, just shoot! Your answer, that is. Take this lightning-fast poll, and let's all find out!
So much has happened over the last couple of months, we wouldn't blame you if you had missed some of it. Dig into our latest community update to brush up on recent news and to find out what's in store for the near future!
Hotfix for version 1.24.2 of Way of the Hunter is now live, addressing an issue with missions Elk Stew Bourguignon, Chimichurri Bear Steak, and Akutaq.
If you run into any issues, the single best place to report it is via the THQ Nordic Redmine: https://thqn.net/woth-rm.
Thank you for your patience and good hunting!
New Steyr Arms Pack for Way of the Hunter is available now!
New Steyr Arms Pack for Way of the Hunter is available now!
Bratislava, Slovakia / Vienna, Austria - October 19, 2023: Today, THQ Nordic released the new Steyr Arms Pack for Way of the Hunter! The Steyr Arms Pack is available for $4.99 and includes the following rifles:
Steyr-Gams
The brand new Steyr-Gams, which will be available in Way of the Hunter exclusively before it is even sold in stores. The Steyr-Gams is the ideal rifle for high alpine hunting, based on the proven Ultra-Light rifle. It features an optimised scout barrel and an integrated picatinny rail for precise optics mounting. The innovative combination of carbon stock and state-of-the-art 3D printing technology creates an ultra-light rifle of the highest quality and precision.
Steyr SSG M1
Intended for mid-sized big game, the SSG M1 rifle can meet the most demanding mission requirements. Based on traditional virtues like precision and reliability, it also boasts a new multi-function chassis not found in any other rifle.
Steyr Mannlicher Cl II Fullstock
High reliability, maximum precision, convenience of use, the Steyr Mannlicher CL II is one of the better options when it comes to dealing with the biggest and most dangerous game.
Steyr Monobloc ARMAD Green-Brown
An all-steel weapon made according to military standards for ultimate ruggedness. New "monobloc" construction—the barrel and housing are made from a single piece for unbeatable accuracy. A top ergonomic stock with numerous, innovative options for customization. This limited edition uses high-grade ARMAD steel and features a green-brown finish.
The Steyr Arms pack introduces 4 new hunting rifles to Way of the Hunter, including the Steyr-Gams – a newly announced high alpine hunting rifle available in Way of the Hunter exclusively before it is even sold in stores.
Featuring an optimised scout barrel and an integrated picatinny rail for precise optics mounting, as well as the innovative combination of carbon stock and state-of-the-art 3D printing technology, the Steyr-Gams is an ultra-light rifle of the highest quality and precision.
The Steyr Arms pack also adds the Steyr SSG M1 for precision and reliability, the Steyr Mannlicher CL II Fullstock for the biggest and most dangerous game, and the all-steel Steyr Monobloc ARMAD Green-Brown for ultimate ruggedness.
Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/mzXpknwXBbI
We also recently released a roadmap, giving you an idea what's coming soon to Way of the Hunter!
New scopes
Additional Hunter Sense customization options
Encyclopedia filtering option for animals
Camera movement (head bobbing) improvements
Pause function customization option
Rare fur for various animals
The Steyr Arms Pack is available at an SRP of € 4.99 / $ 4.99 / £ 3.99. The base game is required to use the DLC pack. Way of the Hunter is available for PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S at an SRP of $ 39.99 / € 39.99 / £ 34.99.
Patch 1.24.2 is now available for everyone, adding Albino Chamois, new video and gameplay options, Razer Chroma support, and addressing a few important issues.
Version 1.24.2 patch notes:
Added: PC: Razer Chroma support for compatible devices
Added: PC: In-game ability to take screenshots in Photo mode
Added: Video option - Sharpness
Added: Gameplay option - Hunter Sense screen effect intensity (on/half-visible/off)
Added: Ability to skip the story race mission in Aurora Shores
Added: Albino Chamois
Tweaked: Encyclopedia now opens on the Animals tab by default
Tweaked: Removed half-years from animal age ranges in the encyclopedia
Tweaked: Specified different male/female age ranges of some animal species in the encyclopedia
Tweaked: Items in Storage are now sorted by categories
Tweaked: Lowered arrow damage to lungs
Tweaked: Adjusted shotgun pellet weight and ballistic curve for more appropriate shotgun damage and effective range
Tweaked: PS5, Xbox: Improved framerate stability in certain locations
Fixed: PC: Occasionally unresponsive right click after reaching the edge of the screen
Fixed: Animals not changing need zones in response to hunting pressure
Fixed: Various localization issues
Fixed: Incorrect age range for Ross’s goose
Fixed: PS5, Xbox: Blood splash particles not working in Performance mode
Fixed: MP: Host’s perks progressing by client’s actions
Fixed: Gemsbok trophies are misaligned on some dioramas
Fixed: Incorrect bird animation blend from flying to landing
Fixed: Foxes not spawning in the Aurora Shores mission “Fix the Fox“
Fixed: Mission Animals that were killed a second time and could not be harvested, not despawning
Fixed: PS5, Xbox: Camera stutter while aiming down sights
Fixed: A caller is shown twice in the player's hand
Fixed: PS5, Xbox: Same action used for “More info” and “Switch user” in the Main menu
We will be grateful for any and all feedback and bug reports either in the discussion section of this post or via the THQ Nordic Redmine (when creating a ticket, please make sure that you enter the correct version).
Good hunting!
New roadmap for Way of the Hunter!
With the first year of Way of the Hunter behind us, it’s about time we gave you a sneak peek at updates and DLCs that we are cooking up - things coming *very* soon, next year, TBD, and everything in between.
Thank you for supporting us throughout the amazing year one, and here’s to the future!
Way of the Hunter | Steyr Arms Pack Trailer feat. Steyr-Gams
The Steyr Arms pack takes brand partnership to the next level with the simultaneous reveal of the brand new Steyr-Gams in the real world and as an upcoming item in Way of the Hunter!
The upcoming Steyr Arms pack introduces 4 new hunting rifles to Way of the Hunter, including the Steyr-Gams – a newly announced high alpine hunting rifle available in Way of the Hunter exclusively before it is even sold in stores.
Featuring an optimised scout barrel and an integrated picatinny rail for precise optics mounting, as well as the innovative combination of carbon stock and state-of-the-art 3D printing technology, the Steyr-Gams is an ultra-light rifle of the highest quality and precision.
The Steyr Arms pack also adds the Steyr SSG M1 for precision and reliability, the Steyr Mannlicher CL II Fullstock for the biggest and most dangerous game, and the all-steel Steyr Monobloc ARMAD for ultimate ruggedness.
Coming soon!
Patch 1.24.1 is live for everyone!
Patch 1.24.1 is now for everyone, adding a new rifle scope, ambient sounds to Tikamoon Plains, and addressing a few outstanding issues.
Version 1.24.1 patch notes:
Added: Scope ZOOMXD Thunderstrike XR12x44
Added: Tikamoon Plains ambient sounds
Fixed: Special mission animals can respawn after you have claimed them
Fixed: If a player fast travels or is knocked out before a fatally wounded animal dies and it is killed upon despawn, the animal remains in its last pose
Fixed: Inability to claim the man-eating lion after harvesting a different animal during the mission
Fixed: Lion rare fur variation being called albino (changed to leucistic)
Fixed: Wrong claim date on taxidermized animals
Fixed: Albino animals having different eyes in-game and in the claim screen
Fixed: Incorrect trophy age for multiplayer animals in the hunting log
Fixed: Pop-up when resetting game settings to default offering players to reset game progress
Fixed: Difficulty in Free Hunt mode not being based on the difficulty wizard
Fixed: Outline of warthog intestines in the bullet camera
Fixed: Hunter sense dot being too bright when breath is held for the first time
Tweaked: Reduced mule deer aggressivity
Tweaked: Bow reload animation while crouched
Tweaked: Animation when selecting a diorama or a trophy for a stand
We will be grateful for any and all feedback and bug reports either in the discussion section of this post or via the THQ Nordic Redmine (when creating a ticket, please make sure that you enter the correct version).
Good hunting!
Dev branch patch 1.24.1
Patch 1.24.1 is now live on the Development branch on Steam, adding a new rifle scope, ambient sounds to Tikamoon Plains, and addressing a few outstanding issues.
We will push this update to the stable version on Steam, as well as EGS, GOG, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S as soon as we have confirmed that it is, indeed, stable.
(Development branch, Steam) Version 1.24.1 patch notes:
Added: Scope ZOOMXD Thunderstrike XR12x44
Added: Tikamoon Plains ambient sounds
Fixed: Special mission animals can respawn after you have claimed them
Fixed: If a player fast travels or is knocked out before a fatally wounded animal dies and it is killed upon despawn, the animal remains in its last pose
Fixed: Inability to claim the man-eating lion after harvesting a different animal during the mission
Fixed: Lion rare fur variation being called albino (changed to leucistic)
Fixed: Wrong claim date on taxidermized animals
Fixed: Albino animals having different eyes in-game and in the claim screen
Fixed: Incorrect trophy age for multiplayer animals in the hunting log
Fixed: Pop-up when resetting game settings to default offering players to reset game progress
Fixed: Difficulty in Free Hunt mode not being based on the difficulty wizard
Fixed: Outline of warthog intestines in the bullet camera
Fixed: Hunter sense dot being too bright when breath is held for the first time
Tweaked: Reduced mule deer aggressivity
Tweaked: Bow reload animation while crouched
Tweaked: Animation when selecting a diorama or a trophy for a stand
Before you opt into the development branch, please make sure that you back up your save file, as progress you make on the development branch WILL NOT CARRY OVER to the stable version if you later choose to switch back. The patch will be pushed to the stable version and other platforms as soon as we have confirmed that it is indeed stable.
We will be grateful for any and all feedback and bug reports either in the discussion section of this post or via the THQ Nordic Redmine (when creating a ticket, please make sure that you enter the correct version).
Good hunting!
Hunter Log #4
What a ride these months have been! Since dropping our Tikamoon Plains DLC, it's been non-stop excitement. From development updates to community highlights, there's a lot to unpack.
